Fragrance comparison

Antidote vs Rubikona No. 11

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,486 ratings analysed

4 wins

Antidote

Viktor&Rolf

4.261,250 votes

Rank #23,263 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Rubikona No. 11

Puredistance

4.01236 votes

Rank #8,154 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories.

Antidote
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Rubikona No. 11
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Antidote4/7

Rubikona No. 113/7

Ratings & consensus: Antidote
Community sentiment: Antidote
Longevity: Rubikona No. 11
Sillage & projection: Rubikona No. 11
Value for money: Antidote
Versatility: Antidote
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rubikona No. 11

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AntidoteViktor&Rolf

Rubikona No. 11Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.26/ 5 · 1,250 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

4.01/ 5 · 236 votes

Have 47%Had 14%Want 39%

Category winnerAntidoteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

35%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

1,250 votes

46%Love

25%Like

17%Ok

9%Dislike

3%Hate

236 votes

Category winnerAntidoteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRubikona No. 11

SillageRubikona No. 11

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value23

Category winnerAntidoteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

patchouli77%

white floral69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both warm spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Guatemalan CardamomMintGrapefruitBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

LavenderCinnamonNutmegJasmineOrange BlossomVioletAfrican GeraniumFreesia

Base

IncenseVanillaSandalwoodAmberLeatherIrisPatchouliTonka Bean

Top20-30 mins

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

Orange BlossomYlang-YlangCloveRoseIris

Base8-12+ hrs

PatchouliMuskSolar NotesVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom. Durations are only published for Rubikona No. 11, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter99

Day–

Night–

Spring63

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerAntidoteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men87

Unisex10

Women3

Men4

Unisex36

Women60

Date 39%Party 30%Work 18%Casual 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,263

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#8,154

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRubikona No. 11Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viktor&Rolf Antidote opens with a bracing blast of fresh mint and sour grapefruit, balanced by Guatemalan cardamom. As the scent warms on your skin, it shifts into a complex mid-section of lavender, violet, and warm cinnamon. The base settles into a rich, powdery mix of incense, leather, and sweet vanilla. It is a den…

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Puredistance Rubikona No. 11 opens with a sparkling rush of bitter grapefruit, bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. Give it five minutes. As the sharp citrus bite softens on warm skin, a rich floral heart emerges with orange blossom, velvety rose, and a noticeable kick of dry clove. Cécile Zarokian anchored this blend…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Antidote or Rubikona No. 11?

Antidote takes 4 of 7 categories. Antidote is rated 4.26/5 from 1,250 votes; Rubikona No. 11 is rated 4.01/5 from 236 votes. Choose Antidote for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Rubikona No. 11 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Antidote or Rubikona No. 11?

Rubikona No. 11 lasts longest (Rubikona No. 11 77/100, Antidote 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Antidote or Rubikona No. 11?

Rubikona No. 11 projects furthest (Rubikona No. 11 67/100, Antidote 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Antidote and Rubikona No. 11 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange Blossom.

Is Antidote or Rubikona No. 11 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Antidote is the stronger pick. For winter, Rubikona No. 11 is the stronger pick. Rubikona No. 11 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Antidote and Rubikona No. 11?

Antidote has top notes of Guatemalan Cardamom, Mint, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Jasmine, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Amber. Rubikona No. 11 has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Ylang-Ylang, Clove and Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Solar Notes and Vanilla.